MrsSmith Asks the Nurse Why It Is More Difficult to Use

question 7

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Smith asks the nurse why it is more difficult to use a bedpan for defecating than sitting on the toilet.Which of the following is the best response?

• A)Sitting on the toilet decreases the contractions of the muscles of the pelvic floor.
• B)Sitting on the toilet increases the downward pressure on the rectum.
• C)Sitting on the toilet increases the pressure within the abdomen.
• D)Sitting on the toilet contracts the internal oblique muscles.

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Definitions:

Epithelial Strata

Layers of epithelial cells that form protective barriers on the body’s surfaces, including skin, organs, and ducts.

Stratum Lucidum

A thin, translucent layer of the epidermis located just above the stratum granulosum and below the stratum corneum, found primarily in the palms and soles.

Stretch Marks

Lines or streaks on the skin, often appearing when the skin is stretched rapidly due to growth spurts, weight gain, or pregnancy, indicative of tearing in the dermis.

Dermis

The layer of skin situated beneath the epidermis, containing nerve endings, sweat and sebaceous glands, and blood and lymph vessels.